| A | is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of camcorders. |
| B | means they are good, with some standout features. |
| C | means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth. |
| D & F | mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. |
- 1st of 25 in Panasonic
- 13th of 112 in Mainstream Camcorders
- 7th of 46 in High Definition
- 8th of 37 in Media Card
Panasonic HDC-SD9 Details
Editors' Comments
Featuring Panasonic's customary 3CCD imaging system and recording in 1080/24p full-HD format, the HDC-SD9 packs a lot of power into a very small package; indeed, it's the smallest and lightest camcorder in its class. The camera records directly to Secure Digital or SDHC memory cards, meaning that recording time is limited only by the size of the memory card in use. It also includes Panasonic's Advanced O.I.S. image stabilization system, which can save your video from blur caused by camera shake. The lens's 10x optical zoom gives your a very decent shooting range, and the digtal zoom goes all the way up to 700x, though we don't recommend using it. Other incidental features include face detection and a tele macro mode. In all, this is a great choice for those who want HD capability on the go, and aren't looking to film movies of epic length.
Panasonic HDC-SD9 Specifications
- Records to SD/SDHC flash memory cards
- Recording capacity limited only by storage media
- 1080/24p High-Definition 3CCD imaging system
- 10x optical zoom Panasonic lens
- Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.) reduces blur from camera shake
- 2.7-inch widescreen LCD display
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Product Information
| Manufacturer | Panasonic |
|---|---|
| Part Number | HDC-SD9 |
| UPC | 037988256655 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2008 |
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